Sony a6700 Review: A Return to APS-C With a BANG!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- It's been quite a few years since we've seen an APS-C Alpha body from Sony, but the a6700 might be worth the wait! With a new sensor, better handling a vastly improved image quality, the a6700 is a big improvement, with some odd omissions as well. Chris and Jordan will fill you in on everything you need to know about the Sony a6700!
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Design and handling
3:46 - Sample photos
4:05 - Autofocus
5:46 - Sensor
6:49 - Displays
7:42 - Video performance
11:10 - Who is it for? - Наука та технологія
I always enjoy the tech talk from Chris.
First A6700 video I've watched - great review guys, comprehensive without turning into a spec read. Cheers
I've had an a6000 since the days when it was the best camera I could afford. Stuck with it because I liked my lenses and the incremental improvements in the line still weren't worth the cost to me. 6700 may change that. Front dial, articulating screen, IBIS, silent shutter, good video, good grip, longer battery life, improved autofocus, all with the ability to use the same lenses make it a winner for me. Plus my kids are through college.
А вы пока еще и не испытывали 7R2 или просто 7.3?
Camera improvement has been slow compared to smartphone for the past 10 years for sure.
Totally agree!
Ignore the loser haters who have no life.
a6000 is a legendary camera, astonishing how ahead of its time it was in 2014
@@frankfeng2701they're not mainstream but they are still way better than smartphone camera.
Good review, thank you! The only thing missing was no mention about precapture. I would have loved to see that in a APS-C camera without the rolling shutter issues.
I’m a former a6000 shooter. The a6700 is the camera I waited 5 years for before not being able to wait anymore and buying a Nikon Z5 back in 2021. I sold all my nicer a6000 glass to help pay for the Z5. I still have my old Sony a6000 and kit lens only because the retailer wouldn’t buy them due to their age.
Oh man ! Just found you guys back! awesome you are still making videos 🎉
Love Chris and Jordan. So detailed and not scared to tell the faults of the camera. Thats integrity which is rare nowadays. Loyal subscriber. Glad yall are doing great at PetaPixel.
Integrity lol they didn’t make the camera 😹
Great review, as always, and nice little upgrade. Love the 10-bit color, the 4k 60, and some of the other tweaks. I’ll add this to my Sony APS-C quiver, keep my clients happy, and continue to support my family.
Excellent review of the Sony a6700 camera fellow!.. Interesting to see what time does for innovation and comments that seemed to have sparked their action.
I bought an a6000 on a whim years ago, when it was almost the first mirrorless camera you could get. Two years later, I got rid of all my beloved Nikon gear because I hadn't used it since I bought the a6k. Two years after *that* I bought an a7r2, making the a6k my backup body. I have plenty of E-mount glass now, so, guess who wants an a6700 now? :-)
Excellent review like always! loved 1/4 Noct reference LOL!
Nicely done! A number of good upgrades…Sony listened! 46 minutes @room temperature before it shuts down at 4K 24 is likely fine; for serious video get the fx30. Lots of folks will complain about the micro HD port though, but small camera makes that tough.
Great review! Looking forward to watching the APS-C shootout with Canon and Fuji 🙂
Can't wait for those comparison videos!
It's nice to see that Sony hasn't forgotten about apsc line. I guess their next step should be to refresh the apsc lens lineup as it's showing its age. They were the first to appear on the market with the arrival of Sony a6000 and Nex cameras. I am in the Nikon Z system and their lenses are superior, even the more affordable ones.
Yeah, as a mostly-stills, some-short-video shooter this is my upgrade path from a 6300 + APC lenses. I was afraid that I'd have to go full-frame and didn't want to deal with the weight and cost of the lenses. Really liking the ergonomics (especially the articulated screen, also the grip and front wheel), the amazing autofocus, the improved image quality and tonal range, and having IBIS at all, which the 6300 doesn't. I'd love to hear more about a feature barely mentioned in some sites, anti-flicker. Has Sony solved the e-shutter/LED lighting conflict? That would be huge for shooting stage/concerts, my main thing. One thing, though - Sony PLEASE send us an APC f/2.8 medium tele with converters, like Fujifilm has in its 50-140!
Thanks for the review guys, 'twas very helpful. I've been looking to upgrade from my A6400. The bigger battery, front dial, and better guts are all attractive features. The new side-only flip screen might be a deal-breaker, however. I have taken so many photos looking down at my back-flip screen; I just cannot imagine how that could work with the screen sticking out the side.
happy to see you Chris 😊
Thank you so much for the informative and helpful review on Sony A6700. Good luck guys!
Great show boys! Love your presentation.
Mmmm. So this is what I took from this vid guys.....
Bigger grip, not great buffer (still not changed this significantly enough) same rear viewing screen of old, same EVF of old, still no twin card slot. I'm not convinced to buy it at this point. Great video mind. It answered all the questions I had about this camera. Thanks for shooting it for us. 👍
Ive been using the a6500 for the last few years. I just pre-ordered this a6700 on Wednesday. Cant wait.
Holy crap I genuinely thought it was never gonna happen
So grateful you guys made the transition to PetaPixel. This is an excellent review too, and timely for me.
I have had several apsc sony's. Starting with the a6000, my first sony. I upgraded to the 6500 and shot the hell out of it. I'm super happy with the a6600. All great cameras though. I'm also still shooting my RX100va.
Glad to see this review and I may have to log onto the BH website for some GAS therapy.
That was not an "Excellent" review. More like a waste of time reiterate of what a $3k plus camera doesn't have. Sexy? That;s not even required in a beauty contest!! What a joke these two Pani/Fuji fans are.
Although this is a Sony camera review but man watching those pastel, dreamy colours shot from Lumix S5IIX is such a feast to the eyes!
Is this shot on the s5II? I was wondering- it looks great
At last, the camera we've all been waiting for!
Great video! Subbed. Love the lighting facing the window for the last segment. Probably need a fill light when shooting against the window as a backdrop. Glad to know we got 6700. I’ve been looking to get one watching tons of videos, I guess that’s why UA-cam suggested me yours. Hello from Houston Texas USA.
re 2:06 into the video - All the A6000 series from the 6300 onwards do BBF with an AF on button - the difference is that the button could have two functions via a switch , they simply REMOVED that facility from the 6700 along with the extra function button which the 65/6600 had
Special thanks for mentioning the SentryBox! Never played there, but always happy to hear Warhammer mentioned anywhere on the limitless expense of the internet!
Looking forward to this so much 🇦🇺
Great Video! Love the content as well as the pro's and con's for this product. Jord... bruh, don't forget to blink once and a while bud, felt like you were trying to hypnotizing me to complete items on my procrastination list... j/k fellas, good stuff here guys thanks for the help.
So glad that I’ve chose the Fuji xt5 back in November and didn’t wait for the 6700
I have ordered the a6700 to upgrade my OLD and heavily used a6000 and to use with the several APSC lenses I have. And in addition I shoot the a7IV along with it's compliment of full frame lenses. I think this will be a great combination.
Huge upgrade 👏👏
This is exactly the camera I wanted except for a full size HDMI port and new camera strap lugs so I'm happy
I have used the 6400 and the 6600, the new upgrades on a6700 are significant to make it a valuable hybrid camera. Again a great review by Chris and Jordan will wait to see their side by side with Fuji X-S20. I think the auto focus and AI features will be tough for Fuji to beat the 6700.
At B&H APSC Lenses for Fuji X-mount 184 prime Lenses and 21 zoom lenses, APSC Lenses for Sony E-mount 117 prime Lenses and 19 zoom lenses, BUT there are also ALL the Full frame Sony E-mount Lenses of which many are compact, 215 prime Lenses and 42 zoom lenses for Sony Full frame E-mount, so a total of 393 Lenses for Sony E-mount.
Yes just bought one and whole set of Kase filters. thanks for your video!
I like the selector switch. I wish they'd bring back the a6400 back panel toggle switch and link it to memory modes.
Hey. I really enjoy your humour coupled with incisive comments. I disagree with your take on this camera. The size argument for me is irrelevant: the big weight savings in the APS-C world is in the lenses. One card slot is like paying for wifi in a hotel. The EVF is just not up to standard. I love the Sony 16-55 and 70-350 and have been using them on an A7R V with great results. I ditched the A6600 because of the EVF. I am definitely not going to go the A6700 route. Just bought the Tamron 35-500 and 50-400. I was really hoping for 2 card slots, great EVF and a few more MP to be able to crop more aggressively. Keep up the good work. Bestest.
Great review. It has a lot of advantages over my a6500 which cost around $1400 5-6 years ago. I might consider the a6700 but I really want to see some more reviews and comparisons with photo and video quality to the a6500. Good price point, but still $1400 is a lot of money for a camera hobbyist.
I still use the A6500 for photography and it's still amazing.
I am still using A6500, FX30 or a6700 ? need advise please.
Thanks for a comprehensive review. Looking forward to the Fuji sx comparison review.
I'm reeeeeally looking forward to the R7 vs X-S20 vs a6700 video!
I’ve been waiting from a6000 > a6300 > a6500 > a6600 for a front dial and finally!!! I almost switched over to Fujifilm X-H2s for front dial plus no rolling shutter, but finally my wait is paying off! Sony take my money! I’m a photographer not a videographer and in the Sony full frame system. I’m glad I can keep one system!
The review is great as always, desperately waiting for the a6700 vs xs20
Love your T Shirt Jordan!
Looks great. A big step up for ergonomics. Let's cross our fingers that the A7Cii takes the same approach to ergonomics (though I hope they don't go as large with the grip).
The only thing holding me back from an A6700 is the impact of that larger grip on fitting the camera in a jacket pocket.
As well as having some full frame Canon cameras, I also have the a6300 and since I'm a still photographer, I haven't seen any reason to upgrade to the newer versions until now. So thank you for the review
Excellent video as usual. Will wait for the XS-20 and a6700 comparison review before buying.
Nice review as always! Hasn't (single exposure, so non-computational photography) image quality plateaud for all sensor sizes though, not just APS-C? From what I understood, pretty much all modern sensors are less than a stop away from the theoretical maximum efficiency, so the major differentiators that are left are sensor size and the ability to make multiple exposures / use computational photography.
As always, a joy to watch
Definitely would love to see that comparison between this the XS20 and the R7. I have an R7 myself and I really love it but I gotta say the lens situation really is a big negative on that camera. Maybe this might get me to jump ship
the R7 body has a lot more advantages over a6700
like a 33 mp sensor
Thanks for the great review as always!!Sony never really understood photography well, although they have great tech. Only 11 fps and no pre-shot buffer. On top of it, will need to check for sensor reflections - this leads to bad flaring and blooming issues on my A6100.
I’ve used 6000 series cameras for 7 years now, starting with the a6000 and then the a6500 which I’m still using semi-professionally. I keep planning to go full frame or even abandon ship for the s5iix. I might still, but I’ll probably buy this first and see how it does. Yes it’s not a huge step up in some areas but it looks like they’ve addressed almost every real complaint I had with the system
great review !
Love these videos. God help us all if we all of a sudden had to shoot photos with a basic film camera with a single shutter button. We'd be lost. Or we'd be happy snapping photos on 35mm film and making videos on a compact VHS recorder, uck.
Still, the object is to master whatever camera we have to make great videos and stills. I take what reviewers with a grain of salt, listen to them praise and then bitch about this work of art. This camera, with the few warts will be very successful considering its powerful features and relatively low/mid cost. What I have seen from other videos is a lot of improvements made over the a6000 series. This machine is simply incredible and if someone can't take great stills or make videos need to find another hobby.
Kudos to Sony and all the other manufacturers for continuingly upping the game. We all benefit. Oh, I want one, saving my $$$.
True useful and has an excellent review already. Some are comparing it with R7 with some biased mode. They never touched heating, crop,s, etc. Thanks to you two again. Canon please listen to all and approve at least some of the Tamron and Sigma as well as Voltrox lenses.
Canon doesn't care about the customer base.
Excellent review PP! Compact body style with EVF + 5-axis stabilized sensor + plenty of lenses + 10-bit recording at up to 4K60!!!! Excellent camera but I still love the look of my Fuji X-T. Great job Chris and Jordan.
XT5 user here, sold my a6600 for it
Fuji is all look, much less substance. Autofocus is behind the competitors, lenses are not up to par on wide angle and telephoto end, worst stabilization in video, etc. 40 megapixel Fuji models are a trap, not only is storage annoying but also most lenses cannot handle that pixel density. The X-s20 is the only Fuji model I would recommend to people and maybe a non price flipped x100v if you are lucky enough to find one. Oh and the Xt-4 if you get it used cheap.
@@anonymousl5150the lens not up to par? Idk what you’re looking at but the 16-55mm f2.8, 50-140mm f2.8, and 8-16mm f2.8 are all sharp and create stunning images.
@@joshuareveles fuji 16-55mm f2.8 is not as sharp as Sony's counterpart.
@@withoutpassid that might be the case but extreme sharpness is not really something to focus on imo.
Ya know if they added the silver top option like the A7C has, it would go a long way to adding a little style to the A6xxx bodies
I actually miss the rec button on the side. So much so that I just re-programmed it back in 🤣
Excellent review.
The latest improvements are amazing but I still wish they make the UI as fast and simple as the one you find in smartphones. I would smartphone level of sharing and more casual editing for social media. Still using my OG A7 and 35. Still love it for casual portraits and landscape.
1. Try using 4k for video---a photo store employee told me that he burned through 500,000 megabytes of data for one 15-min film. 2. data cards rarely, if ever, go bad. Why not simply save every hour, 1/2 hour, or 15 min to a small external hard drive if you are super worried about losing your shots? I love the feel of cameras, but what a hassle (huge size, weight, lenses; lousy at sending photos quickly to others) compared to my cell phone (currently iphone 13). Bottom line, the smaller the camera, the more likely I am to grab it. The real advantage of cameras over cell phones is simple: the ability to super zoom out, for birding, sports, nature, etc.
Great review. I bought this a6700. Uploaded 4k videos. Great camera.
Chris! The 24mp sensor wasn't QUITE that old! The a6300's sensor was distinct from the earlier one found in the a6000 and a77ii. You can tell because, shooting into the sun doesn't give the same lines from the PD array the a6000 was known for.
Additionally, the a6500/6600 did have an AF-On button if you wanted, just not labeled as such. This body removes the useful dual-function toggle from that button as well, which is disappointing. I really like it on my a6500.
Interesting they removed the micro USB/multi terminal port. I wonder what they'll do for the intervalometer?
Very disappointed the EVF hasn't been changed. It's the same finder the NEX-7 debuted with, for crying out loud.
Does this have the focus map feature like the A7 IV introduced?
Despite some of the weird Sonyisms, the new sensor, faster memory card slot, and USB-C may finally push me from my trusty (seven year old!) a6500, when the a6600 could not.
I would really like to see you folks test the XT4 as well. The previous best APSC camera. It was one of the best all rounders for a couple years so it would be nice to see if the updates have helped keep it relevant.
The XT4 is still more than good enough and one of the best value Fuji models actually if you get it used for like 950 dollars. But the autofocus of that generation lags behind. In video, autofocus is always hunting and even worse than previous Sony apsc generation, which was already very good but now it's next level.
waited 4 years for this camera...
majorly dissapointed that the ibis has not been improved
minor dissapointment about the evf
still gonna buy it
Sony does IBIS better because there is no wobble.
Great raw photo/video capabilities. Improvements in handling. Let down by displays.
The big zoom on the camera in this video makes it look like a unwieldy combo.
Thank you so much!!!
I bought a used A7C in 2020, after 6 years with an A6000. I decided it was more camera than I needed and sold it after a few months to buy an A6400. I really didn't expect to upgrade my "nice" camera again for many, many years, but the A6700 is tempting.
Awesome... as usual.
My last Sony apsc was the a6500. Love the compactness of the camera and it performed great. Paired it up with the sigma f/1.4 apsc trio. Glad to see Sony is making a new release. But I already moved on to Fujifilm and Nikon Z lol.
The A6000 was my first "serious" camera --- cut my teeth on it; only good memories. I moved onto Fuji in 2018 and it'd be hard to go back.
It was a really nice camera concept many many years ago and It peaked with the 6500, And They have been coasting ever since.
Even at this point just having a screen on the side is just pretty stupid. But $1,400 for some absolutely low-grade screens plan overheating? Nah
Looking forward to the comparison between APS-Cs that have similar prices!
You can get the Nikon Z 6 II with the current instant rebate promotion for 1.549 € with better features and build quality than the Sony plus a full-frame sensor with better image quality at high ISO. If you don't photograph athletes at the Olympics or birds in flight all the time, you shouldn't have any problems with the AF.
I’ve the a6300 for like 6 years and I’m seriously thinking about upgrading to this one. Glad I don’t have to change my lenses.
Same here :) I was looking at the A7C but I didn't feel like changing lenses nor do I "need" full frame. I use my A6300 for video a lot and the rolling shutter has been noticable.
I hoped to switch from Fuji to Sony, but don't see anything over fuji XT. No not even on par with Fuji XT-4 if video autofocus not crucial to you. More over XT3 is better in terms of screen, viewfinder and have joystick as well and will be around the same in terms of stills IQ.
Nice camera. I like that Sony no longer hinders video features on cheaper cameras.
The camera is somewhat unimpressive, but what does impress is that new background Jordan is using for the video segments. Video looks great.
Totally agree - Don’t think ill be upgrading from my 6400
Does the a6700 have the same creative profile controls that the a7siii has? Can you adjust the highlights, shadows, contrast, etc..?
Can we have a video on XS20 vs A6700
I need that!!!!!!
No matter what channel Chris and Jordan go to, I'll follow 😊
I will be patiently waiting for X-S20 comparison. Will move from X-T3 to one of these two.
Hopefully features and front dial will trickle down to the A7C II, which is the camera that I’m waiting for.
I hope it gets the a7rV multi dimension screen artoculation, which doesn't seem to be on this one.
the autofocus is insane man
I wish I could be happy with the a6700 announcement. I was really hopping for two things: first, faster shooting somewhere between 15 to 20fps. Second, a secondary SD card it seems Sony hasn’t update these two since the a6000. Never the less excellent review!!!
We currently have the a6600 and our business is mostly video with some photography. Now that this camera has a6600, is it still worth looking at full-frame like
Sony Alpha A7SIII or FX3. They are double the price plus all the lenses, but I'm wondering what the top advantages are. Just low light?
Chris, excellent review! I am currently in something of a quandary. I wish to switch from full frame to a good quality APS-C system. I am not a professional but I do want to ensure that the system I eventually buy is good enough to produce pin sharp images and has all the latest technology built in to both camera and lenses.
I attended the photography show in the U.K. on Saturday to try to get a feel for the various models of camera and I found the sheer variety almost overwhelming! The one thing I did decide - I don’t feel the Fuji X100 series is suitable for me.
I do manage to get qood quality and pin sharp images (most of the time!) from my Sony full frame Sony A7R IV camera but the camera itself is quite heavy and bulky, the lenses also are also equally inconvenient to carry around and, of course, being full frame they are very expensive. And the biggest disadvantage is the huge size of the files (61 megapixels) which take up an enormous amount of storage space.
Would you agree that the Sony A6700 is the best APS-C system on the market - or is there another even better system? Henri
So I was going to upgrade my Fujifilm camera to the x100v......they are not and have not been available for a very long time which makes me question Fuji's viability in a competitive market. But after seeing this video.....I am on board with Sony. Thanks for your information.....I appreciate it.
Don't forget pentax when you comapre aps-c cameras! :D
There will be some great used bargains available soon on A6600 bodies 👍
Great video period looking to upgrade from my. A 6400 period was thinking of the FX30 period as I do more video now than phgeography.
Great video, I’ve been waiting for. I have the a6000 and been waiting for this to come out, hoping it would be worth the wait. Did I miss the price, you mentioned but I don’t think you ever said what it is.
I really liked the pop up articulating flash on the mid tier 6xxx series, because it was always useful in a pinch, especially on holiday in low indoor light conditions, where bringing an external flash is a hassle.
This is the reason why I got my a6400, over the 6600/a7c, and probably why I won't upgrade to the a6700.
I have an a6300 and I never use the flash as it's low light performance is absolutely fantastic. What do you use the flash for?
Hmm, watched all the A6700 reviews I could find today and this is the only one that mentioned an overheating issue. That surprises me.
Dear Dr Nichols and Dr Drake. I have been having sleepless nights and constant headaches for a month now !! I do believe it’s the decision I am wanting to make over my next camera upgrade!!!
I am a hobbyist photographer using a Canon. m50 . Favouring landscape photography .My current options are Sony a6700 or Fuji x-S20 ………….. or x-t3 or 5!!!! ( I like to cover my bases!) Canon R7 and Nikon Z5 feel too heavy!!!!
Can I have a prescription please - a shoot out between the Sony a6700 and Fuji x-S20! 🙏
Love your channel and podcast! I don’t always understand what you are talking about re techy side of things but you both have a tonne of enthusiasm which is infectious !!
Look forward to receiving my prescription soon!!! 😂
Mandy from the UK
Gerald Undone had much better recording times. I think we’ll have to wait and see what it’s like in more production models before we can be sure
I've been shooting with Sony APS-C cameras since back in the days of the NEX-5. I would love to get an A6700 but they've gone up so much in price I can't afford one. So, A6000 forever!
Actually, I had two A6000's that I bought during really good sales online. That was my way of working around Murphy's Law #35, you never have the right lens on your camera when you need it.
I feel similar! I too started with the nex and they were affordable, eventually upgraded to the a6100 but cant see myself purchasing another apsc sensor for the pricing now a days. I honestly would rather just a top of the line cellphone as I am shootibg with my phone on the daily.
Was about to pull the trigger on this, but changed my mind and think I will get an A7R IV 2nd hand instead. I have both the OG A7R and the a6000 - might as well kill two birds with one stone. The A7R iv is barely bigger than the a6700 and the specs even in APSC mode are close enough to the a6700. At 2nd hand, the price is close enough to the A6700's RRP too.
Its like having both a top spec APSC camera and a top spec full frame camera in one.
Looks like it’s going to be a great addition
Get over the "no lenses" complaint. There are hundreds of well performing lenses available for the Canon R7. And the R7 has a functioning cable release connector, something the Sony chimera is missing (and no, the bluetooth thingy isn't a valid option, it will drain the camera battery considerably and isn't reliable).